Buffalo Chicken Caesar Grilled Cheese (Printer View)

Spicy buffalo chicken meets creamy Caesar dressing in this bold grilled cheese with melted provolone and crispy golden bread.

# What you'll need:

→ Buffalo Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/4 cup buffalo sauce, plus extra for drizzling
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheese

04 - 8 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Caesar Layer

06 - 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
07 - 1 cup romaine lettuce, thinly shredded

→ Bread

08 - 8 slices sturdy country bread or sourdough
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened for spreading

# Method:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter, tossing until evenly coated throughout.
02 - Lay out all bread slices and spread Caesar dressing evenly on one side of each slice.
03 - On four bread slices, layer provolone cheese, buffalo chicken mixture, shredded lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and top with additional provolone slice.
04 - Close each sandwich with remaining bread slices, Caesar dressing side inward. Spread softened butter on the outside of all exposed bread surfaces.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium temperature. Grill sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, applying gentle pressure, until bread achieves golden color and cheese melts completely.
06 - Remove from heat and allow brief cooling. Slice diagonally and serve immediately, drizzling with additional buffalo sauce if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes two classics and smashes them together in the best possible way, crispy on the outside and gooey with flavor on the inside.
  • You can throw it together with pantry staples and leftover chicken, no fancy prep required.
  • The tangy Caesar dressing cuts through the buffalo heat in a way that just works.
  • Every bite has crunch, spice, creaminess, and that satisfying cheese pull we all live for.
02 -
  • Don't skip buttering the outside of the bread, that's what gets you the crispy, golden crust that makes this sandwich unforgettable.
  • Keep the heat at medium, not high, or the bread will burn before the cheese melts.
  • Shred the lettuce thin so it doesn't make the sandwich too bulky or hard to bite through.
03 -
  • Press the sandwiches gently with a spatula while grilling, it helps the cheese melt faster and gives you better contact with the pan.
  • If you're making multiple sandwiches at once, keep the finished ones warm in a low oven while you finish the rest.
  • Use a sturdy bread that won't fall apart under the weight of the fillings, sourdough and country loaves are your best bets.
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